Paolo and Maura go to the theater to see Jannacci's show, but he has suddenly fallen ill and has a very high fever. Chiesa looks into the audience and sees a possible solution.

Paolo briefly improvises to announce Jannacci's absence and, between jokes and banter, gets a surprisingly positive response from the audience. After saying goodbye to Chiesa backstage, he is approached by a well-known figure who makes him a proposal.

Paolo is worried about the future and dissatisfied with his job at Cosider. Maura is by his side and together they decide to go to Rome to see how things evolve.

Carolina Raspanti plays Dafne, a 35-year-old who has Down's syndrome and faces life with strength and a positive outlook.

Dafne is out dancing, but her parents are there, too. The next morning she has a little argument with her mother.

Dafne and her father are waiting for her mother. When Dafne goes looking for her mother, she gets an ugly surprise.

Dafne and Luigi are dealing with the aftermath of Dafne's mother's death. Meanwhile, Dafne's uncle and aunt arrive.

It's hard for Dafne to adjust to the old family homestead, especially the first night. She also notices something about her father.

The funeral is over, and Dafne has to deal with life. She seems very sure of herself.

Dafne and her father begin their work day.

Dafne goes back to work, is greeted by her co-workers, and strikes up a conversation with someone new.

Dafne and her father are starting to settle in at home. He did some grocery shopping and is fixing dinner. She told him about her day at work.

Dafne takes her lunch break with her new co-worker Camilla and learns a little more about her. At the hairdresser, Dafne gets a phone call from Viola.

Dafne is at a party with her friend Viola, and a guy asks her to dance.

Dafne's father prowls around the house at night with a flashlight. She doesn't get it. She likes running water, which he doesn't get. They are each trying to deal with their grief.